baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2387682-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for communicating data
Inventor: MURPHY RACHEL LUCY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A portable device comprises processing means wirelessly or otherwise connectable to a database, personal preference input means, and a wireless transceiver operable to wirelessly connect said processing means to said database and to effect transfer of personal preference data between said device and said database. Preferably the device is in the form of a wristwatch. A service provides a database operable to store personal preference data and enables users to receive and transmit said data via a network. The owner of the data may nominate other users whom he wishes to be able to access his personal preference data. This aids in choosing appropriate and imaginative presents.
Patent GB-2393476-A (GB)
Title: Door locking mechanism with secondary bolt
Inventor: MAPLE ALAN JAMES
IPC: E05B65/16
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A locking mechanism for a hinged door (12, 13) comprises first and second actuators (20, 24) having first and second bolts (21, 25) associated therewith, each said bolt (21, 25) being movable between free and locked settings. The first actuator (20) is adapted for mounting on a frame (15,16,17, 18) for the hinged door (12,13) and the second actuator (24) is adapted for mounting on the door (12, 13) at a location spaced from the first actuator (20). A drive mechanism (28) interconnects the second actuator (24) with the first bolt (21) when in its locked setting, such that operation of the first actuator (20) to move the first bolt (21) to its locked setting causes operation of the second actuator (24) to move the second bolt (25) to its locked setting. The first actuator can be fluid or electrically operated and the drive mechanism can include a cable or fluid link to the second bolt.
Patent GB-2391963-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for preloading caches
Inventor: CASSIA SIMON HUGH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A method (400) of preloading data on a cache (210) in a local machine (235) . The cache (210) is operably coupled to a data store (130), in a remote host machine (240) . The method includes the steps of determining a user behaviour profile for the local machine (235); retrieving data relating to the user behaviour profile from the data store (130); and preloading the retrieved data in the cache (210), such that the data is made available to the cache user when desired. A local machine, a host machine, a cache, a communication system and preloading functions are also described.
Patent GB-2391803-A (GB)
Title: Garment hanger convertible into writing implement
Inventor: LEIGH WAYNE
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A hanger writing implement 100 is collapsible from a first configuration as a garment hanger to a second configuration as a writing implement, and comprises suspension means such as a hook 104. The implement 100 typically comprises two garment support arms 101,102 connected at a pivot 105, where a writing end of a writing implement 106 is located. In the second configuration, the hook 104 may be moved to a position 107 aligned with an arm 101, which may overlap part 200 of the other arm 102. The implement 100 can then function as a pencil or a pen, with a spring 202 and locking portion 201. The implement may alternatively comprise a main body (501, see fig 5) which acts as a writing implement in which extendible supports (502, see fig 6) or telescopic projections may be provided for supporting garments.
Patent GB-2383365-A (GB)
Title: Automatically closing child safety gate
Inventor: CHENG HUANG-YI
IPC: E06B9/04
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: An automatically closing child safety gate has a door 3 within an anchor frame 2. The frame has upper (28, figure 2) and lower (29, figure 2) pivot positions which accommodate pivot sections (33,34, figure 2). The axis 30 between upper and lower pivot positions is inclined to the vertical so that the door automatically closes under its own weight.
Patent GB-2393275-A (GB)
Title: Information storage and retrieval
Inventor: THORPE JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: An information retrieval system in which a set of distinct information items map to respective nodes in an array of nodes by mutual similarity of the information items, so that similar information items map to nodes at similar positions in the array of nodes; comprises a data network; an information retrieval client system connected to the data network; and one or more information item storage nodes connected to the data network; in which: each storage node comprises means for storing a plurality of information items and indexing means for transmitting data derived from information items stored at that storage node to the client system via the data network; and the client system comprises means, responsive to data received from the indexing means of a storage node, for generating a node position in respect of each information item represented by the received data.
Patent GB-2385614-A (GB)
Title: Ridge end plate
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A ridge end plate (1) comprises means (6) for fixing it to a ridge bar, and a glazing/roof bar support surface (3), the support surface providing fixing locations for glazing/roof bars to allow the glazing/roof bars to be fixed in a variety of positions and wherein the fixing locations comprise a plurality of slots (7).
Patent GB-2401427-A (GB)
Title: Temperature control unit for photo-voltaic solar panel
Inventor: MANNING MICHAEL
IPC: H01L31/052
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A temperature control unit is provided in thermal contact with a solar panel 10. The temperature control unit includes a mass of phase change material 13 that acts as a heat store, heat transfer means 12 and a cover 14. The heat transfer means such as a copper sheet 12 may comprise a metallic sheet which is castellated in section. The phase change material 13 may comprise a plurality of blocks, which may be located on both sides of the metallic sheet, one of the sets of blocks being positioned adjacent to the solar panel 10. In use, the temperature control unit limits the temperature of the photo-voltaic solar panel during daytime heat highs and nighttime heat lows, thus increasing the efficiency of the solar panel When a temperature of 50  0  C is reached in the apparatus, the phase change blocks 13 melt, the temperature of 50  0  C is maintained throughout the day as the blocks 13 undergo fusion in a solid/liquid transition.
Patent GB-2385760-A (GB)
Title: Method for receiving multipath signals in a radio communications system with a code division multiple access and device for carrying out said method
Inventor: GARMONOV ALEXANDR VASILIEVICH
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: The invention relates to radio engineering, more specifically to a method and a device for receiving multipath signals in a radio communications system with a code division multiple access (CDMA) and can be used for the receiving equipment of a base station. Said invention makes it possible to compensate a reciprocal signal interference of all user beams of information and pilot channels in a shaped complex cross-correlation response of all user beams of the information and pilot channels. The number of information channels and the data transmission rate in the information channels can vary from user to user. A serial compensation of the reciprocal signals interference of all user beams of the information and pilot channels during measurement of user signal parameters and complex waveform envelopes of all user beams is carried out in several iterations.
Patent GB-2390231-A (GB)
Title: A phase shifting device
Inventor: DAVIES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01P1/18
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a phase shifting device, which generally comprises of rigid chassis 15, in the form of an aluminium plate, which can form a ground plane for feed lines 12 printed on a printed circuit board 16, which is mounted on the chassis 15, a rigid RF transparent block 17, which is fixed to an actuator arm 19 and mounting bolts 20 for slidably mounting block 17 and actuator 19 on the chassis 15. A flexi circuit, or the equivalent, 18 is attached to the block 17 and is printed with generally c-shaped conductive strips, which form connections at open parts of the feed lines 12, in such a manner that movement of the block 17 will cause changes in the effective lengths of the feed lines 12 and hence the relative phases of antennas fed by those feed lines.
Patent GB-2404231-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet and method of setting
Inventor: SMITH DAN
IPC: B21C37/29
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A method of connecting together at least two work-pieces 30, 32 using a blind rivet 10 comprises rotating the rivet whilst simultaneously applying pressure 40 to the rivet against the work-piece. The rotation of the rivet results in the generation of heat which softens, or reduces the strength, of the workpiece material locally to the area of contact such that the biassing pressure pushes the rivet though generating its own hole. Once inserted, rotation is stopped and a mandrel 20 can be used to compress the work-pieces between a deformed portion and a flange 14. Preferably, the end 42 of the rivet has an abrasive surface to produce more friction. The blind side of the rivet may be tapered, frusto-conical or parabolically curved. Rotating and setting of the rivet can ideally be carried out with a single tool.
Patent GB-2394284-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for detecting missing components on a printed circuit board
Inventor: MCAULIFFE ROBERT E
IPC: G01N21/956
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the presence or absence of a component 6 on a printed circuit board 2 utilizes a photo-emitter and photo-sensor that are positioned within a predetermined non-contacting distance from the expected location of a given component under test 6. The photo-emitter emits a controlled amount of light energy on the expected location of the component 6 on the printed circuit board 2. The photo-sensor detects the amount of reflection off the surface of the expected location of the component 6. Because the amount of reflected light is different for light reflected off the surface of the component 6 and light reflected off the surface of the bare board 2, the reflection measurement may be compared to predetermined threshold values and used to classify the component 6 as either present or absent at its expected location. The apparatus of the invention may form part of a circuit board tester mounted on a fixture.
Patent GB-2395406-A (GB)
Title: Passing authentication between users
Inventor: SHURYGAILO STAN D
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for provision of efficient, effective and/or flexible passing of authentication between users. One embodiment comprises a method comprising: creating a token, the token having a status to indicate the state of the token; associating the token with an entitlement; passing the token to a target user 208 without first having to establish that the target user is a registered user; the target user presenting the token for redemption; authenticating the token; and if the token is authenticated, providing the entitlement to the target user in the same session, wherein an expiration of the token is different than an expiration of the entitlement corresponding to the token.
Patent GB-2399970-A (GB)
Title: Method of classifying an object detected to the side of a moving vehicle
Inventor: ZORATTI PAUL K
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A method is disclosed for classifying a type of an object detected to the side of a transportation vehicle 11. The object is sensed by means of a remote sensor 10 and classified according to whether the object is a stationary object or a moving vehicle. The transportation vehicle 11 moves along a front to rear directional axis and the remote sensor 10 is mounted at a predetermined reference point on the transportation vehicle 11. A set of detection points are identified to the side of the transportation vehicle 11 using the remote sensor 10, and the detection point closest to the remote sensor 10 identified. If the closest detection point is at a substantially perpendicular direction from the remote sensor 10, the size of the object is determined in response to the area defined by the locations of the set of detection points. The size of the object is compared with a size threshold, and if the object size is less than the size threshold, the object is classified as a stationary object.
Patent GB-2399101-A (GB)
Title: A sound barrier vacuum panel comprising domed outer walls
Inventor: RICKARDS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04B1/86
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A vacuum panel comprises domed outer walls spaced apart at their periphery by a lateral strip (10) and hermetically sealed. The space between the walls is evacuated to less than 100 Pa. The walls may comprise two convex walls (6, 7) or one concave (12, 16) and one convex wall (11, 15). In the second case there may be an additional spacer (17) located centrally between the two walls.
Patent GB-2413195-A (GB)
Title: A memory tag and reader with password protection of tag memory
Inventor: CASTLE ROBERT JOHN
IPC: H04Q5/22
Filed: 2004-04-17
Abstract: A memory tag in the form of a radio frequency identification tag (RFID) includes a memory storing data, an operating program and a current password. The memory tag is operable, in response to a read signal 64 from a tag reader requesting data 67, to run the operating program to check the read signal for inclusion of a token 66 dependent upon the current password. If the token is identified within the reader signal, the memory tag is operable to read the requested data and transmit it to the reader 72, 73. The token may be the password itself, or a derivative of the password. The tag password may be set at the time of manufacture, or updated after each communication from the tag to the reader. Alternatively the tag receives a new password from the reader after transmitting the requested data. The current token and new passwords may be sent in encrypted form.
Patent GB-2413820-A (GB)
Title: Ladder mountable paint pot holder
Inventor: POWELL DAVID
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: A device comprises a frame which in use is locatable on a ladder (c), a plastics insert (a) located within the frame and having two holes (b) in the insert which, in use, contain paint pots.
Patent GB-2404023-A (GB)
Title: Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol detection method
Inventor: JEHANLI AHMED MOHAMMED TAKI
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The invention provides competitive immunoassay techniques for high sensitivity detection of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (cannabis; THC) employing a carrier conjugate of an intermediate in the biosynthesis of cannabis, more particularly 5-pentylresorcinol conjugated to a macromolecular carrier via its hydroxyl groups. By employing such a conjugate with anti-THC antibody in a lateral flow immunochromtography test device convenient on-site testing for low levels of cannabis in liquid samples may be achieved. Such testing is particularly favoured for roadside testing for cannabis in oral fluid samples.
Patent GB-2406914-A (GB)
Title: Testing electrical continuity through the connector of a circuit assembly
Inventor: PARKER KENNETH P
IPC: G01R31/04
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A device 500 for testing the continuity of electrical paths through the connector 302 of a circuit assembly 300 (e.g. PCB) has a testing package 502 containing incomplete or no mission circuitry for the circuit assembly 300. The package 502 is provided with a plurality of contacts A-L for mating to a plurality of contact on the connector 302, a test sensor port comprising one or both of a capacitor plate 504 and an ohmic contact 506 (figure 5), and a plurality of passive circuit components C1-C12 coupled in parallel between the contacts on the package and the test sensor port. The passive components may be capacitors (figure 5) or resistors (figure 6). The device 500 is connected to the connector 302 of the circuit assembly 300 to be tested, and a capacitive lead-frame assembly 116 is connected to the sensor port 504 of the test device. Methods of testing the continuity of electrical paths through the connector 302 of the circuit assembly 300 are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2403476-A (GB)
Title: CTP-extended erythropoietin
Inventor: BOIME IRVING
IPC: A61K38/18
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: Erythropoietin containing a CTP extension and secreted from CHO cells exhibits a favorably extended biological half-life.
Patent GB-2411505-A (GB)
Title: Item handling system and method
Inventor: NEOPOST INDUSTRIE SA
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: An item handling system for and method of handling items in an item stream, the system comprising: a validation unit for validating an element containing an authentication code on each item in an item stream, wherein an item is assigned as being spoiled where the element does not satisfy at least one validation criterion; and a sorting unit for separating spoiled items from the item stream.
Patent GB-2414450-A (GB)
Title: Tire reinforcing arrangement
Inventor: HSU SHUT CHEN
IPC: B60C9/18
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A tire reinforcing arrangement includes a tyre (10) and two auxiliary tires (1000) mounted inside the tire (10) for supporting the tire (10) in shape for running on the road when the tire (10) is broken, each auxiliary tire (1000) being formed of a plurality of hollow auxiliary tire elements (20), a plurality of smoothly arched connecting plates (30) fastened to the auxiliary tire elements (20) at two sides with screw bolts (301) to connect the auxiliary tire elements (20) into a series of linked auxiliary tire elements (20), and two U-bars (40) (40a) fastened together with a screw bolt (302) and a pin (301b) and connected to the series of linked auxiliary tire elements (20) with screw bolts (301) and pins (301b) to join the ends of the series of linked auxiliary tire elements (20).
Patent GB-2431212-A (GB)
Title: Fastener having combined cross and lobular recesses
Inventor: WILKINSON MICHAEL
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A fastener has a head with cross recess and a superimposed six lobed recess so that it can be engaged by cross or six lobed driver tools.
Patent GB-2420865-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device having an optical image stabilizer
Inventor: NOMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: An imaging device includes a guiding device (38) which guides at least one radially retractable optical element (13e), serving as part of a photographing optical system, along a guide direction between a photographing position on a common optical axis of the photographing optical system and a radially retracted position away from the common optical axis in a plane orthogonal to the common optical axis; a detector for detecting a direction and a magnitude of vibration applied to the photographing optical system; and a common actuator (70) for moving the radially retractable optical element along the guide direction to counteract the vibration in accordance with an output of the detector when the radially retractable optical element is in the photographing position, and for moving the radially retractable optical element along the guide direction between the photographing position and the radially retracted position.
Patent GB-2442431-A (GB)
Title: A bait dispensing pot for attachment to a fishing pole
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A bait dispensing pot includes a base chamber 1 with a top cap 2. The chamber is divided into two by a central internal recess (4, fig 1). The top cap is fitted with a sliding cover 3 which moves to close either one or other of the cavities which hold the bait 9 and 10. The fishing pole 5 is inserted into the recess, the bait pot held firm by the clamping faces of the recess. In use, bait is dispensed from the pot when it is inverted by twisting the pole.
Patent GB-2436673-A (GB)
Title: Fire proof fitting protector
Inventor: TSANG MICHAEL MAN-CHEUNG
IPC: F21V25/12
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a light fitting protector 1 for use with a light fitting that extends through an opening in ceiling material into a void therebehind. The fitting 22 has spring arms 30 for locating it in the opening in the ceiling material, and the protector comprises a main body 2 which locates within the void around the fitting. The protector will pass through the opening in the ceiling material and is generally hollow cylindrical in shape, with an upper end and an open lower end, into which a rear part of a fitting will locate. The protector is at least partially formed from a fire retardant and/or intumescent material. Locating apertures 9,10 are formed through the main body of the protector, and the spring arms 30 of the fitting 22 will extend through these when the fitting protector 1 is located on the fitting, to permit location of the fitting in the ceiling and to hold the main body in position with respect to fitting. The protector also includes a cap 4 attached to an upper region of the main body, which covers the upper end and is at least partially formed from a fire retardant and/or intumescent material. Suitable for use with ceiling spot lights.
Patent GB-2425023-A (GB)
Title: Downlink transmission power control of a HS-SCCH to a mobile terminal in diversity handover
Inventor: TANOUE KATSUMI
IPC: H04B1/04
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: In a mobile communication system, such as a High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) system, a diversity handover is applied to a communication channel 101, 102, such as a Dedicated Physical Channel (DPCH), but is not applied to a control channel 103, such as a High Speed Shared Control Channel (HS-SCCH). Downlink transmission power of the control channel (HS-SCCH) 103 is determined by adding a predetermined offset value to a downlink transmission power of the communication channel (DPCH) 101, 102, which is determined with reference to the "best- cell" providing optimal reception quality for the pertinent mobile terminal 14. However, if the cell being engaged in communication is not the "best-cell", the downlink transmission power of the control channel (HS-SCCH) 103 cannot satisfy the quality requirement for the mobile terminal 14. Hence, upon notification of the mobile terminal 14 detecting a change of "best-cell", a radio network controller (RNC) 11 sends a change of "best-cell" indication to a base station 12 for selecting an appropriate offset value to determine the downlink transmission power of the control channel (HS-SCCH) 103.
Patent GB-2427591-A (GB)
Title: Rowing and sculling boat electric switch operation
Inventor: EWANS JOHN FRAYN
IPC: H01H19/16
Filed: 2006-06-26
Abstract: Operation of an electric microswitch (14, Fig 3) for timing or other purposes during rowing is brought about by the rower moving the heels 8 of his/her shoes (3, Fig 1) in opposite sideways directions transitorily. A unit 10 containing the switch may comprise two plates (19, 20, Fig 1) that are tied by cords 11 to the two heels 8 respectively within the foot-well 6 of the boat, so as to slide relative to one another against a spring bias when the heels 8 move apart. The microswitch may operate in response to the sliding to energize an LED (16, Fig 3) for sending a light pulse via fibre-optic cable (23, Fig 3) to a timing unit 24. A modified unit 10 may include a wireless transmitter (25, Fig 4) in place of the LED, and a further modification may involve two parallel fibre-optic cables (26, 27, Fig 5) from the unit 24 and an optical block (32, Fig 5). The block may be moved in response to the heel-movement from where light transmitted by the unit 24 down the cable (26, Fig 5) is not reflected back via the cable (27, Fig 5), to where the light is reflected back up the cable (27, Fig 5) from reflective surfaces (36, 37, Fig 6) of the block. Light reflected back to the unit 24 via the cable (27, Fig 5) may operate an electronic switch in the unit 24.